The bookies have installed Celtic as one of the favourites to secure Gerrard’s signature, but Rodgers insisted he will never speculate on a non-Hoops player’s future.

‘I never speculate or speak about players coming into the club,’ said Rodgers.

‘I never have done and don’t intend to start now – that will always remain private.

Rodger is now the head man at Celtic (Picture: Getty)

‘The only thing I would say with regards to Steven, he has been an incredible player.

‘I had him for a number of years at Liverpool and he was absolutely brilliant with me.

‘As a young manager going into such a great club, having the captain and real senior player there, to be able to work closely together with him and learn about the club and work together on the field was fantastic.